If you’re a fan of “The Bachelor” franchise, then you surely remember Ali Fedotowsky — who now goes by her married name, Ali Manno — from her time as the Bachelorette back in Season 6. For those who are interested in what she’s been up to, Ali keeps fans updated via social media. That’s just what she did when she revealed to her followers that she had gone through an incredibly painful issue that sent her to the hospital.
Ali first made a joke about the situation while bringing up the fact that her husband, Kevin Manno, had just helped her cut her hair. In her Instagram Story (via Bachelor Nation), she wrote, “Apparently, the haircut situation made me violently ill. 🤪”
Adding text over a picture of herself in a hospital bed, she explained what had happened, writing, “I went from totally fine to having severe lower abdominal cramping every 20 minutes and after a few hours of that, my friend who’s a doctor told me I should be seen so getting checked out.”
She added, “I’m sure everything’s fine. But man, the only thing I can compare the pain to is childbirth contractions. Brought me to my knees in tears.”
Ali Revealed What Was Wrong
In an additional Instagram Story, Ali assured fans by writing, “I’m okay! They gave me some morphine and it took the pain away which was so very much needed.”
She also revealed the cause of her pain, writing, “Had a CAT scan and I have colitis which is inflammation of the intestines.”
Ali then explained how she and her health care professionals intend to deal with the issue, saying, “They’re gonna put me on an antibiotic and pain med to take home as well as a liquid diet til tomorrow.”
“And I’ll go see a gastroenterologist just to be safe,” she continued. “I am over 40 so I guess I’m due for a colonoscopy anyway! Sounds fun! 🤪”
She also noted, “…Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s runs in my family but I’m really hoping this is just a one time occurrence for me.”
What Is Colitis?
CanvaAlthough Ali now knows the cause of her painful issue, you might not be aware of what colitis really is and what it does to the body.
“Colitis is inflammation in your colon, which is the main part of your large intestine,” according to the Cleveland Clinic. “Your colon is the last leg of the journey your food takes through your digestive system. Inflammation makes the tissues in your colon swell and cause discomfort. This can affect the way the journey ends, causing pain… Colitis can also affect your quality of life and make it difficult to do your normal activities.”
“There are different types of colitis,” the Cleveland Clinic also noted. “Some are short-lived and easy to treat, like when you have food poisoning. Other types — like inflammatory bowel diseases — are longer-lasting and difficult to treat. Colitis is more serious when it doesn’t go away. A severe case can damage your colon over time.”
